Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER

£45,000 - £55,000 PA + BONUS

SOUTH WEST LONDON

PERMANENT FULL TIME HYBRID ROLE

I have partnered with a leading consultancy firm to recruit an experienced Finance Manager to play a key role in managing the delivery of accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting services to their clients. You will be either a Finalist/Qualified or QBE Accountant looking to take the next step in your career. Set in great modern offices with good links to public transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the oversight of overseas subsidiaries, including accounting for transactions such as sales ledger, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Liaise with overseas accountants to ensure the completeness and accuracy of accounting records.
• Contribute to the management, motivation, and development of the finance team.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, accounts, forecasts, and other financial documentation.
• Monitor the daily cash position and manage client funds.
• Review payment runs and provide support for monthly reporting and ad hoc tasks as required by the Financial Controller.
• Support the delivery of bookkeeping and accounting services to clients and oversee the day-to-day operations of the client accounting team.
• Prepare quarterly client reports and liaise with clients regarding the delivery of accounting services.
• Review weekly and monthly payment runs and assist with the coordination of payroll administration, including reviewing monthly payroll reports.
• Oversee the onboarding process for new clients, including identifying the contracting party, obtaining KYC documents, and reviewing contract details and client instructions.

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA/QBE.
• Proven financial management experience in an SME environment.
• Practice background with client-facing experience is ideal.
• Excellent communication and presentational skills with initiative to improve business operating and reporting systems.
• Proficiency in Xero and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience assisting with financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and budget management.
• Knowledge of UK VAT
• Ability to manage and develop a finance team
• Client-facing experience with strong client service orientation